Funder: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Requests of $2,500–$20,000; most awards are $2,500–$7,500
Summary: Unrestricted operating support for nonprofits serving Dutchess, Putnam and Ulster counties to sustain programs and strengthen organizational capacity.
Key Information: Separate county applications are required, with one application per county permitted when services and impact are demonstrated.
Description
Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley’s annual Community Grant Program provides unrestricted General Operating Support to nonprofit organizations serving Dutchess, Putnam and Ulster counties in New York. Flexible awards support ongoing administrative and infrastructure costs, existing effective programs, organizational development and capacity building. Uses can include program planning and implementation, technology and equipment, strategic and succession planning, staff and board development, financial and human resources systems, and marketing and communications.
Beginning in 2026, the program introduced funding priorities informed by the foundation’s Voices of the Hudson Valley report. These priorities identify where the most funding is available: early childhood education and child care, food security and hunger, housing and shelter, mental health, and transportation. Review emphasizes organizational capacity, alignment with community needs, and clearly outlined activities with significant, sustainable impact.
